{"id":48361,"date":"2026-05-14T19:03:42","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T23:03:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/?p=48361"},"modified":"2026-05-14T19:36:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T23:36:11","slug":"the-three-pillars-of-bioscience-driven-flavor-innovation-for-dairy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/es\/media\/stories\/the-three-pillars-of-bioscience-driven-flavor-innovation-for-dairy\/","title":{"rendered":"The Three Pillars of Bioscience-Driven Flavor Innovation for Dairy\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Flavor is no longer added at the end of\u00a0formulation. Increasingly,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0being designed through biology,\u00a0fermentation\u00a0and sensory science from the very beginning.<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/es\/food-beverage\/dairy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dairy<\/a>\u00a0consumers expect more from the products they choose. They want high protein without chalkiness.\u00a0Reduced\u00a0sugar without compromise.\u00a0Label friendliness\u00a0paired with\u00a0indulgent texture, balanced\u00a0taste\u00a0and recognizable ingredients.\u00a0At the same time, brands are under pressure to move faster, scale\u00a0globally\u00a0and deliver more consistent sensory experiences across markets.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RAIS9917-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Jars of grapefruit-flavored drinkable yogurt sitting on a gray marble countertop. Next to the jars are straws and a halved grapefruit, as well as a slice of grapefruit\" class=\"wp-image-48398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RAIS9917-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RAIS9917-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RAIS9917-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RAIS9917-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RAIS9917-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RAIS9917.jpg 1619w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meeting those expectations requires a more connected approach to product development \u2014 one where flavor, texture,\u00a0fermentation\u00a0and\u00a0bioscience\u00a0are no longer treated as separate conversations.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Increasingly,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/es\/food-beverage\/innovation-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">innovation<\/a>\u00a0is happening at the intersection of microbial science, fermentation\u00a0expertise\u00a0and\u00a0flavor design.\u00a0Instead of relying on\u00a0trial and error late in development, food and beverage brands can now take a more intentional approach to creating taste and texture from the very beginning.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At IFF,\u00a0we\u00a0bring\u00a0together\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/es\/food-beverage\/taste\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">taste<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/es\/science\/bioscience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bioscience\u00a0solutions<\/a>\u00a0through\u00a0decades\u00a0of scientific\u00a0expertise,\u00a0sustained\u00a0investment\u00a0and\u00a0hands\u2011on\u00a0experience.\u00a0This integrated approach\u00a0is\u00a0built on\u00a0three key\u00a0pillars\u00a0actively shaping the future of\u00a0dairy flavor\u00a0innovation.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-pillar-1-understanding-how-fermentation-creates-flavor\">Pillar 1: Understanding How Fermentation Creates Flavor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-pillar-1-understanding-how-fermentation-creates-flavor\">Fermentation has always played\u00a0a central role\u00a0in dairy flavor. But today, advances in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/es\/food-beverage\/food-bioscience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">microbial science<\/a>\u00a0and sensory understanding are creating a much deeper picture of\u00a0<em>why<\/em>\u00a0certain flavor characteristics develop \u2014 and how they can be guided more intentionally.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-pillar-1-understanding-how-fermentation-creates-flavor\">By combining\u00a0expertise\u00a0in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/es\/food-beverage\/food-bioscience\/cultures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cultures<\/a>, fermentation and flavor science,\u00a0we can\u00a0better understand how aroma compounds are generated during fermentation, how microbial metabolism shapes sensory perception and how fermentation conditions influence the final flavor experience.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-pillar-1-understanding-how-fermentation-creates-flavor\">This matters significantly in dairy applications, where subtle sensory differences can define consumer preference. Creaminess, tanginess, buttery\u00a0notes\u00a0and mouthfeel are all influenced by complex biological and fermentation-driven interactions long before a flavor system is\u00a0finalized.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Fermentation-lab_MortenLarsen_0L0A8451_GRADED-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"IFF expert, working in an IFF fermentation lab to create better flavor technologies \" class=\"wp-image-48401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Fermentation-lab_MortenLarsen_0L0A8451_GRADED-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Fermentation-lab_MortenLarsen_0L0A8451_GRADED-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Fermentation-lab_MortenLarsen_0L0A8451_GRADED-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Fermentation-lab_MortenLarsen_0L0A8451_GRADED-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Fermentation-lab_MortenLarsen_0L0A8451_GRADED-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Fermentation-lab_MortenLarsen_0L0A8451_GRADED.jpg 1504w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-pillar-1-understanding-how-fermentation-creates-flavor\">\u201cFermentation has always shaped flavor in dairy, but today we can understand those mechanisms with much\u00a0greater precision,\u201d\u00a0shares\u00a0Damien Lugand, Innovation Partnership Leader at IFF.\u00a0&#8220;We\u2019re no longer simply observing flavor development \u2014 we can design toward specific sensory outcomes from the very beginning of fermentation.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-pillar-1-understanding-how-fermentation-creates-flavor\">This deeper understanding creates opportunities for more distinctive and recognizable flavor profiles \u2014 helping brands create products with stronger sensory differentiation and more consistent experiences across markets and manufacturing sites.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-pillar-1-understanding-how-fermentation-creates-flavor\">It also changes how flavor itself is\u00a0approached. Rather than treating taste as something adjusted at the end of formulation, flavor can increasingly be designed as part of the fermentation process itself.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-pillar-2-designing-flavor-and-texture-together\">Pillar 2: Designing Flavor and Texture Together<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Modern dairy development is rarely centered around flavor alone. Today\u2019s formulations must balance multiple priorities simultaneously: protein enrichment, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/es\/food-beverage\/taste\/flavorfit-taste-modulation\/sugar-reduction-solutions\/\">sugar reduction<\/a>, label-friendly\u00a0expectations,\u00a0lactose-free positioning, indulgent\u00a0texture\u00a0and consumer acceptance.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/India-drinkable-yogurt1450_v2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Woman who is outside with a floral shirt on drinking a flavored drinkable yogurt beverage and looking up.\" class=\"wp-image-48404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/India-drinkable-yogurt1450_v2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/India-drinkable-yogurt1450_v2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/India-drinkable-yogurt1450_v2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/India-drinkable-yogurt1450_v2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/India-drinkable-yogurt1450_v2-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/India-drinkable-yogurt1450_v2.jpg 1619w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That complexity is pushing the industry toward more integrated product design models \u2014 particularly in dairy and fermented applications.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By considering cultures, enzymes,\u00a0flavors\u00a0and texture development together from the outset, brands can create more cohesive sensory experiences while reducing development inefficiencies and\u00a0formulation\u00a0tradeoffs.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This becomes especially important in high-protein dairy products, where texture and flavor challenges often overlap. Fermentation-driven texture development can help create natural creaminess and indulgence, while enzyme technologies can support sugar reduction, lactose-free\u00a0formulations\u00a0and stabilizer reduction. Flavor and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/es\/food-beverage\/taste\/flavorfit-taste-modulation\/\">taste modulation capabilities<\/a> then help unify the overall sensory profile \u2014 reducing harshness, improving\u00a0mouthfeel\u00a0and increasing overall consumer appeal.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhen cultures, enzymes and flavors are designed together from the outset, the final product performs very differently,\u201d\u00a0explains\u00a0Kwang Hyun Ahn,\u00a0IFF Senior Lead Scientist of Taste R&amp;D.\u00a0\u201cYou\u2019re not trying to fix taste at the end of development \u2014 you\u2019re building texture, flavor and sensory performance together from the beginning.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This integrated approach can also help accelerate innovation timelines and improve predictability during scale-up. Through pilot facilities, application labs and regional testing capabilities, ideas can be evaluated earlier and refined under conditions much closer to final production environments.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RAIS9691-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"A glass of fruit- and vanilla-flavored yogurt sitting on a  countertop. Fruit, herbs and vanilla are sprinkled around the glass \" class=\"wp-image-48406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RAIS9691-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RAIS9691-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RAIS9691-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RAIS9691-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RAIS9691-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RAIS9691.jpg 1619w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAcross multiple projects, I\u2019ve seen firsthand how critical it is to consider the impact of cultures and enzymes when designing flavors in dairy applications,\u201d\u00a0Ahn\u00a0adds. \u201cThat\u2019s what allows teams to create experiences that feel more distinctive, more balanced and more consistent in the finished product.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The result is a development process that becomes less reactive and more\u00a0designed\u00a0\u2014 helping brands reduce complexity while delivering stronger sensory outcomes.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-pillar-3-flavor-innovation-built-through-biotechnology\">Pillar 3: Flavor Innovation Built through Biotechnology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As consumers increasingly seek products perceived as natural, authentic and minimally processed, fermentation and biotechnology are becoming even more important tools for flavor innovation.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Fermentation-lab_MortenLarsen_0L0A8378_GRADED-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Two IFF experts busy working in an IFF laboratory, creating better dairy flavors through bioscience \" class=\"wp-image-48411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Fermentation-lab_MortenLarsen_0L0A8378_GRADED-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Fermentation-lab_MortenLarsen_0L0A8378_GRADED-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Fermentation-lab_MortenLarsen_0L0A8378_GRADED-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Fermentation-lab_MortenLarsen_0L0A8378_GRADED-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Fermentation-lab_MortenLarsen_0L0A8378_GRADED-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Fermentation-lab_MortenLarsen_0L0A8378_GRADED.jpg 1504w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cFermentation is already deeply familiar to consumers through products like yogurt, cheese and cultured dairy,\u201d shares IFF Principal Flavorist Nicolette den Hartog. \u201cThat familiarity creates a strong foundation for flavor systems developed through natural biological processes rather than artificial flavor correction.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More than ever before, biotechnology and fermentation expertise make it possible to shape flavor right at its source. This includes fermentation-derived flavor generation, naturally developed creamy and dairy-like notes and biotechnology-driven approaches that support cleaner labels while maintaining sensory impact. Examples can range from fermentation-produced umami profiles to creamy aroma generation derived through biological processes.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The advantage is not simply novelty \u2014 it is control, consistency and scalability.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because these systems are rooted in established fermentation processes, they can be scaled more reliably across global production environments while still delivering differentiated sensory experiences. This allows brands to innovate faster while supporting clean-label positioning and consumer trust.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It also reinforces a broader shift happening across dairy innovation: flavor is no longer viewed as a final adjustment layered onto a product after development. Increasingly, it is being built into the biology and fermentation strategy from the very start.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-the-future-of-dairy-flavor-is-full-of-opportunity\">The Future of Dairy Flavor is Full of Opportunity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As formulations become more sophisticated, the relationship between flavor, texture,\u00a0fermentation\u00a0and bioscience will only continue to grow more interconnected.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IFF_Dairy_Yogurt-1-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Side profile of a woman smiling and getting ready to eat a yogurt parfait with berries and granola and chocolate sauce. Her eyes are cut off but smile, neck, hands are shown\" class=\"wp-image-48407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IFF_Dairy_Yogurt-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IFF_Dairy_Yogurt-1-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IFF_Dairy_Yogurt-1-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IFF_Dairy_Yogurt-1-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IFF_Dairy_Yogurt-1-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IFF_Dairy_Yogurt-1.jpg 1917w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Consumers still expect indulgence,\u00a0comfort\u00a0and familiarity from dairy products \u2014 even as protein levels rise, sugar decreases and labels become simpler. Delivering those experiences consistently requires more than isolated ingredient solutions. It requires a\u00a0deeper\u00a0understanding of how flavor is created,\u00a0expressed\u00a0and experienced throughout the entire product development process.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By bringing together\u00a0expertise\u00a0across Taste and Biosciences,\u00a0and across regions,\u00a0IFF\u00a0helps food and beverage brands approach flavor innovation more\u00a0holistically\u00a0\u2014 from fermentation and microbial science to final sensory performance.\u00a0In an ecosystem where\u00a0bioscience,\u00a0application\u00a0and taste\u00a0come together in\u00a0real-time, IFF teams can deliver\u00a0faster iteration, deeper problem-solving and\u00a0scalable solutions that are both global and locally relevant.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As\u00a0dairy\u00a0flavor\u00a0is\u00a0shaped at the biological level itself,\u00a0we\u00a0unlock\u00a0new opportunities\u00a0to create\u00a0distinctive\u00a0tastes\u00a0that strengthen brands and\u00a0delight consumers.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/es\/food-beverage\/dairy\/#how-can-we-help\">Reach Out Today to Learn More<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This is business-to-business information intended for food and supplement producers and is not intended for the final consumer. This information is based on our own research and development work and is, to the best of our knowledge, reliable. However, nothing\u00a0herein\u00a0shall\u00a0constitute\u00a0a guarantee or warranty with respect to products of IFF or its affiliates or information\u00a0contained\u00a0herein\u00a0and IFF does not assume any liability or risk involved in the use of its products or the information\u00a0contained\u00a0herein, as conditions of use are beyond our control. Statements concerning\u00a0possible use\u00a0of products of IFF or its affiliates are not to be construed as recommendations for any use which would violate any patent rights,\u00a0regulations\u00a0or statutory restrictions. Manufacturers should check local regulatory status of any claims according to the intended use of their product.<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Flavor is no longer added at the end of\u00a0formulation. Increasingly,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0being designed through biology,\u00a0fermentation\u00a0and sensory science from the very beginning.\u00a0 Today\u2019s\u00a0dairy\u00a0consumers expect more from the products they choose. 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